The Table Contains the Weights (In Pounds)and Heights (In Inches)of

question 27

Multiple Choice

The table contains the weights (in pounds) and heights (in inches) of 9 randomly selected adults. Estimate or compute the correlation coefficient. $$\begin{array} { c c } \hline \text { Weight (lb) }&\text {Height (in.) } \\ \hline 150 & 72 \\135 & 68 \\145 & 68 \\145 & 65 \\125 & 60 \\130 & 62 \\128 & 70 \\130 & 65 \\155 & 75 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)0.54
• B)-0.73
• C)-0.54
• D)0.73